Inaugural+Address,+JFK-+pd+5


 * Given Friday, Janurary 20,1961
 * JFK was the youngest elected President 43
 * Youngest President to be assassinated
 * First Roman Catholic President
 * Sought helped from, clergymen, friends, aids, for the speech

Kennedy wanted the american people to have a new outlook on foreign affairs seeing as though the United States was still going through the Cold War and communism was still a major problem. He made it clear as President he would do what ever it took to keep america safe from communism, and trying to contain communism throughout the world. Even if it met going into yet another war Kennedy was willing to do whatever it took. This speech really got people to think about the country in which they live in and they might be able to help in some sort of way.
 * __Summary__**

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 * __S__** Speaker was John F. Kennedy, he is mostly discussing he views on the foreign policies, and how he wanted to change them. It was his first time speaking to the public as the president so it was extremely important that he made a good lasting impression on the people.

__**P**__ The purpose of the speech was to introduce himself as President put all of his ideas out on the table. He wanted to let the American people know he would do what ever it took to keep the nation a democracy even if that meant going to war. The quote below shows how serious he was about this. //"pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe ... to assure the survival and success of liberty."// __**A**__ The audience was the American people, and the world. Ideally at the end of the speech JFK wanted the american people to be willing to go to war and do whatever it took to keep the country safe and free from communism.


 * M** The speech was televised. This allowed for more people to hear the speech, it made more of an impact to the audience while watching him.

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** RHETORICAL DEVICES ** __ Allusion: __ 1.   “Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah--to ‘undo the heavy burdens. . . (and) let the oppressed go free.’” a.   Here, JFK alludes to the bible to impress his words upon American citizens. By referencing the bible he seems more credible, which means more people will agree with him. __ Anaphora: __ 1.   “Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us. Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms--and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations. Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths and encourage the arts and commerce.” a.   By hearing the words “Let both sides” at the beginning of every clause, the audience listens intently to each individual sentence, because it parallels to the one before it. The audience remembers JFK’s commands because they are all similar in beginnings. 2.   “Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. “     a.    JFK repeats “nor” at the beginning of each clause to emphasize the fact that the task he has set may never be completed. However, even if it’s not fully completed, humans can still work to make the world better, even if by only a little bit. __ Antimetabole: __ 1.   “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” a.   By reversing the order of words JFK causes his audience to better remember these famous words. These two sentences are together fourteen words, by only eight are different. Because of this, the sentence is easier to remember and the impact is better. Being in a reverse order impacts the reader/listener more. __ Antithesis: __ 1.   “United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do--for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.” a.   By using the same words, but making an antithesis, JFK causes the audience to remember the sentence. It is easier to remember something when the same words are used to compare two different things. This creates a greater impact on the audience. __ Asyndeton: __ 1.    “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” a.   Is JFK were to use words like “and” or “or,” it would make his speech seem like a list, which is boring. By omitting these conjunctions he quickens the pace of the sentence, making it more interesting and creating a greater impact. __ Introducing a sentence with a coordinating conjunction : __ 1.   “For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.” a.   The second clause is highlighted by the first cause because of parallelism. This creates a syllogistic relationship, giving a greater impact. 2.   “Now the trumpet summons us again--not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need--not as a call to battle, though embattled we are…” a.   This is also parallelism, and once again creates a relationship between the two clauses, giving a greater impact on the audience. __ Rhetorical Question: __  1.  “Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind?” a.   This question clearly needs no answer, as it is obvious that all Americans want to unite the world and create a better earth. Because the answer is clear this creates a stronger impact on the audience. 2.    “Will you join in that historic effort?” a.   Like before, this question clearly needs no answer. People obviously want a better place to live, and will join in the effort to make one. ** APPEALS ** __ Logos: __ 1.    “For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.” a.   This is a logical argument. It makes sense that if someone or something has enough arms to protect it then no one can hurt it. 2.    “Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us. Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms--and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations. Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths and encourage the arts and commerce.” a.   Here, JFK makes a logical suggestion. He asks people to unite instead of fight to create a better world. This makes sense, if people work together they can accomplish a lot more. __ Ethos: __ // 1. // “//Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, Reverend Clergy, fellow citizens:” //   // a.  ////By addressing so many important people JFK seems more credible. If these people were willing to listen to him then everyday citizens should as well. //<span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi"> __ Pathos: __ <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 1. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “For I have sworn before you and Almighty God…” <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 2. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 3. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do--for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder.” <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 4. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.” <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 5. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” 6.   “<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah--to ‘undo the heavy burdens. . . (and) let the oppressed go free.’” <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 7. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.” <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 8. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind?” 9.   <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “Will you join in that historic effort?” <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri"> 10. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.” a.   JFK uses religion, patriotism, and grief in his pathos. These three things trigger an emotional response from the audience, and emotions can often overrule logic. This means that by getting an emotional response JFK can easily get his message across. __ Mythos: __ 1.   “<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">For I have sworn before you and Almighty God… ” 2.   “<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah--to ‘undo the heavy burdens. . . (and) let the oppressed go free.’” a.   By referring to God JFK becomes more credible, classic mythos. 3.   <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> “We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution.” a.   JFK appeals to the audience’s patriotism by referring to the American Revolution. This creates a stronger argument, because people want to support their country. <span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">

__**Quiz**__
 * 1) JFK sought help from many different sources, including clergymen, friends and counselor

True False True False
 * 1) List two rhetorical devices JFK used in his speech.
 * 2) who came to listen to the speech and was suppose to read a poem?
 * 3) what does JFK pledge that the americans do?
 * 4) What is his overall message/purpose of the speech?
 * 5) JFK was the youngest President to be elected?
 * 1) JFK was the oldest President to be assassinated?